For the term's positive reinforcement and positive punishment, what does the word "positive" indicate?
A) The behavior increases
B) The behavior decreases
C) A stimulus is added
D) A stimulus is removed

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The word "positive" in both positive reinforcement and positive punishment indicates that a stimulus is being added to the situation. In positive reinforcement, the added stimulus is meant to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future. In positive punishment, the added stimulus is meant to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.

For the Term's Positive Reinforcement and Positive Punishment, What Does